Tour to feature first joint men's and women's event
Australia's Tour Down Under will be the first World Tour race to feature both men's and women's stages on the same course and day. The event will showcase a six-stage men's race starting on January 19, 2027, followed by a three-stage women's event beginning on January 22. This initiative highlights the growth of women's cycling and aims to optimize the racing schedule for both genders.
- ▪The Tour Down Under will host men's and women's stages on the same day and course.
- ▪The men's race will consist of six stages starting on January 19, 2027.
- ▪The women's race will begin on January 22, 2027, and is part of a growing trend in cycling.
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